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reference
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refunding
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Currently, only about 250 of these birds are alive in the wild and thus, it is listed on the IUCN Red List (ref).
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Gophers hockey: Was refs’ decision to sit Liam Souliere the right one?
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Otherwise, this watch is largely the same as the ref.
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Noun
He's even cut down on his complaining to refs a lot, which is a sign of confidence.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Currently, only about 250 of these birds are alive in the wild and thus, it is listed on the IUCN Red List (ref).
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Related Articles Isaac Howard bringing the Hobey to Hudson
Gophers hockey: Was refs’ decision to sit Liam Souliere the right one?
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, this watch is largely the same as the ref.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Ref.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ref. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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